According to a report from the Courier-Journal, Louisville will receive a formal Notice of Allegations from the NCAA on Thursday.
The allegations will be the result of the NCAA’s examination into claims made by Katina Powell in the book Breaking Cardinal Rules.
Powell alleges that members of the Louisville men’s basketball team and recruits received favors from hookers in exchange for money. The money was allegedly paid by former Louisville staffer Andre McGee.
Here’s an excerpt from the CJ:
After a yearlong investigation, the NCAA this week is expected to provide the University of Louisville with a notice of allegations of violations in its men’s basketball program and the university is expected to make them public Thursday, according to sources familiar with the probe.
A notice of allegations outlines the rules that the institution is alleged to have broken and describes the facts of the case. Louisville’s notice will set out findings from the NCAA’s investigation of self-proclaimed escort Katina Powell’s claims that former U of L staffer Andre McGee paid her and other escorts thousands of dollars and gave them gametickets from 2010-14 in exchange for them providing sex with and dancing for recruits and players.
The university acknowledged in February that it was “reasonable to conclude” violations occurred, which prompted then-President James Ramsey to self-impose a postseason ban. U of L later announced additional voluntary penalties, including restrictions on recruiting and campus visits for prospects as well as a reduction of four basketball scholarships over two years.
John Karman, a university spokesman, declined to comment on when the allegations are expected or will be announced, and Larry Benz, chairman of the board of trustees, said he didn’t know that either was set for this week. Larry Wilder, one of Powell’s lawyers, said he had heard the university might receive the allegations this week.
Matt Norlander of CBS Sports wonders if Louisville’s 2013 national title is in danger of being vacated:
Louisville has 90 days to formally, and if it chooses, publicly, refute the NCAA’s findings. If that happens, the NCAA’s window is 60 days to issue one more counter.
The big question on the table remains this: Will the NCAA go after Louisville’s 2013 NCAA championship banner? A Notice of Allegations won’t include what penalties could be coming, but that’s certainly the elephant in the room. Players from that title team have been named by Powell.
